Dr. Alexandria Arthur, LPCC, LPC - Therapist in Virginia

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Attachment work
CBT and DBT skills

About Alexandria

Dr. Alexandria Arthur is a Doctoral-level clinician with 10 years of professional experience and holds LPCC and LPC credentials. She practices in Virginia and works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

She also supports clients facing major life changes and those managing addictions and grief. Intimacy-related concerns, relationship strains, eating and sleep difficulties, and career coaching are included in her practice. Additional focus areas listed include attachment issues, body image, codependency, dissociation, and coping after divorce or separation.

In sessions she uses approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These methods guide how she helps people name hard feelings, notice repeating patterns, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Her style centers on respectful and sensitive dialogue. She works with each person to shape conversations and a plan that fit their concerns and goals. Expect straightforward discussion about emotions, behaviors, and practical steps to cope.

To begin, a short questionnaire and an initial scheduling step are used to match someone to a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and attachment-related patterns. It helps people name feelings that are hard to put into words and examine how those feelings affect their relationships and choices.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current attachment experiences shape reactions to stress and closeness. This approach is useful for people who notice repeated patterns in relationships or who want to understand fears of abandonment or distance.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting the person’s own goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead while offering reflections that clarify thoughts and feelings, which can make it easier to decide on practical next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. She will work collaboratively to decide which methods to try based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation can happen in early sessions and be adjusted over time.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and choose a setting that allows for steady attendance. Some formats are better for brief check-ins and others suit longer, interactive work; the therapist will discuss what will most help reach the client’s goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Virginia, Minnesota, Delaware

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and life changes.

What therapeutic style does she use?

Her practice draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and DBT to guide sessions and choices about interventions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience and holds a Doctoral degree in mental health.

What are her credentials and where does she work?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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